A recipe for vegetarian Bobotie, a non-meat version of a traditional South African food often referred to as the national dish
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Month: May 2021
Virtual Cheese Tasting from the Sofa
A virtual cheese tasting from the sofa, comparing French and British cheeses, along with YouTube videos as our guide!
Continue readingKorea- Galbi Jjim Recipe
A recipe for Galbi jjim (braised beef short ribs) from my Korean-American friend Dave. Tender beef in a flavourful sauce and plenty of vegetables and toppings
Continue readingTravel to Ethiopia
A short visit to Ethiopia with Ethio Tours by Locals. Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Gondar, Lalibela. Culture, nature, culinary adventures!
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A recipe for Caldo Verde (Green Soup) from Portugal and recommended by my Portuguese friend Ana. Traditional, simple and tasty
Continue readingGoogle Translate saved my trip
How Google Translate saved my trips to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, and to Serbia. It bridged the language barrier in an amusing and fun way
Continue readingFrance- Parmentier Recipe
A simple recipe for Parmentier, the French version of a shepherd’s pie. Meat, potatoes and cheese combine for a hearty one dish meal.
Continue readingTravel to Antarctica
Travel tips for visiting Antarctica, the seventh continent. A beautiful icy expanse which is home to many species of penguins.
Continue readingIran- Kuku Sabzi Recipe
Recipe for Persian Kuku Sabzi, from my Iranian-American friend Narguesse. A fragrant mix of fresh herbs, eggs, barberries and nuts usually made for the Nowruz New Year’s celebration
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